THIS COMING WEEK

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, October 18, 2015

• TIMELY NEWS:  The Bishop’s office has called Mother Archer to serve as (Priest) Interim of the congregation of Bushwick Abbey.  This Sunday, October 18, will be her last Sunday at St. Paul’s before she begins her new duties.  She will preach at Mass, and at Coffee Hour we will have an opportunity to speak with her and bid her God Speed.  Please pray for her and for all the people of Bushwick Abbey, that God will continue to bless and guide them during their season of transition.
• SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45
• SOLEMN MASS:  11:00 
  SUNDAY'S APPOINTED MASS READINGS: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45; Preaching: The Rev. Nell Archer. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• OCTOBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH - Every October, members of St. Paul’s are encouraged to reflect on how we are caring for, and deploying the gifts that God has given to us.  After reflection, each parishioner and friend will be given a “pledge card” to fill out and return to the parish office.  On it will be opportunity to share with the Treasurer how much you pledge to donate to St. Paul’s during 2016.  (If your life circumstances change for the better or worse during the year, your pledge may be changed by notifying the Treasurer.  These commitments are held private.)
• ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERINGS -  The parish’s Adult Christian Education Committee invites all to join them in the Rectory Library for their monthly, post-mass hour-long gatherings.  This fall’s offerings include:  October 25:  David DeLauro presents “”(Mis)Translatig the Bible:  Hebrew Scriptures in Context.”  November 15:  The Rev. Nell Archer, Keith Edwards, and John Prince lead a discussion of Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si, on the car for our world.  December 20:  "Re-Considering Handel’s Messiah," a presentation led by Rufus Hallmark and Vince Peterson as a prelude to our annual “Messiah Sing” to begin later that evening. 

ST. PAUL’S 27^th ANNUAL AUCTION set for NOVEMBER 7! 

• VISIT THE AUCTION TABLE during Coffee Hour - View some stuff up for auction, get quilt raffle tickets, buy your entrance ticket for the Auction dinner and bidding!